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Global Mixer: A Taste of Turkey
Zeytin 7437 River St SE, Ada, MIIf you haven't made the drive to Ada to discover one of the area's best kept secrets, Michigan's only Turkish restaurant, you certainly don't know what you're missing. Zeytin […]
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New Neighbors, Shared Stories: An Evening with Beth Nguyen
FeaturedKentwood Branch (Richard L. Root), Kent District Library 4950 Breton Rd SE,, Kentwood, MI, United StatesCelebrate stories of immigration and belonging with the author of Stealing Buddha's Dinner, a memoir set in Grand Rapids. Beth (Bich Minh) Nguyen will share her experience growing up as a […]
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From Global Displacement to Local Welcome: Making Sense of Migration Today
FeaturedKentwood Branch (Richard L. Root), Kent District Library 4950 Breton Rd SE,, Kentwood, MI, United StatesWhat does global migration have to do with our community? Drawing on decades of experience responding to humanitarian crises around the world, Jeremy Konyndyk, President of Refugees International, will explore […]
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Welcoming Together: Local Organizations, Global Impact
FeaturedKentwood Branch (Richard L. Root), Kent District Library 4950 Breton Rd SE,, Kentwood, MI, United StatesGlobal stories don’t stay far away — they become part of life right here in West Michigan. Members of the Office of Global Michigan, the Refugee Education Center and local […]
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Academic WorldQuest™ – Global Trivia Competition for Local High School Students
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Mueum 303 Pearl St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United StatesTest Your Global Knowledge. Represent West Michigan. Compete in Washington, D.C. The Academic WorldQuest (AWQ) program brings together high school students from across the country to explore international affairs, current […]
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